Your program leaders
Dr. Lynn Mary Karjala
Licensed Psychologist | Author | Specialist in Trauma and DID | Conventional and Innovative Modalities | Coach | Clinician Trainer
Dr. Lynn Karjala is a Harvard-educated author and psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma in all its forms. Through her 30+ years of work in the field, she has empowered thousands of clients, readers and fellow clinicians through treatment, training, authorship and psychoeducation.
Dr. Karjala is known for her model of the “critical voice,” a near-universal inner protective “part” that hinders growth and development.
She uses and teaches both conventional and innovative treatment modalities, and advocates combining the two as an efficient and effective treatment approach to major trauma as well as “everyday” traumas.
Dr. Karjala held the office of President of the Association for Energy Psychology (ACEP) and served on its board of directors for 13 years. She headed ACEP’s training and certification committee for the Comprehensive Energy Psychology clinician training program, and she was instrumental in program development and delivery. Numerous clinicians mentored under her to obtain their certification.
With the SOAR System for Self-Confidence™, Dr. Karjala and Nancy Scheel bring their respective and complementary knowledge and skills to foster individual development and growth — and ultimately, transformation.
Education
- Georgia State University: Respecialization, Clinical Psychology
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Ph.D., Developmental Psychology
- University of Hawaii at Manoa: M.A., Developmental Psychology
- Harvard University: A.B., Social Relations
AMAZON Best-Selling Books
- Healing Everyday Traumas: Free Yourself from the Scars of Bullying, Criticism and Other Old Wounds
- Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: A Guide for Therapists, Patients and Loved Ones
Nancy Scheel
Coach for Personal, Professional and Intuitive Development | Curriculum and Instructional Design Specialist | Communications Specialist
Nancy Scheel specializes in coaching for personal and professional development. She holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification from the International Coach Federation, achieved through rigorous coach training and competency demonstration along with 2600+ hours of coaching experience.
Nancy’s prior work experience includes 25+ years in myriad industries. Her corporate roles included talent management and leadership development, workshop facilitation, training and adult learning, production of online learning modules, technology leadership for an online university, instructional design, marketing communication, and executive and corporate communications.
As a coach, Nancy integrates different techniques and modalities, working with a client’s mind-body system. She has mentored with Dr. Karjala for over 6 years, learning advanced energy psychology practices as well as the practical application of the “critical voice” concept within the coaching scope of practice. They began collaborating in 2022.
Nancy is also the co-founder of Whole Medium Academy, an innovative school for people from all walks of life who want to develop their intuitive abilities. In addition to running the day-to-day school operations, she also teaches and coaches students through the school.
Education
- Yale University: B.A. in Music
- Syracuse University: M.S. in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation
Certifications and Additional Training
- New Ventures West (professional coaching)
- Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (energy psychology)
- Highlands Ability Battery (career aptitude)
- Extensive study of the Enneagram (model for personal and spiritual growth)